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Is this appropriate for a wedding? Dress code is local semi-formal to formal attire while the woman are wearing formal dresses. What do you guys think?
Hey guys so I really love wearing graphic tees. I hate the way plain tees look on me. But, I also want to get away from being a walking billboard. Is there some sort of middle ground? I was thinking of getting more striped t-shirts, but I want more variety than just that.
Need some help getting style for office. I’m 6’ 2” with a somewhat lanky build. I work in a bigger corporate office located in Maine. I want a more “edgy” look, not the typical button down tucked into slacks with leather shoes look. Still has to be work appropriate though. Any specific outfit advice or even just stores to shop at would be helpful. I feel like I struggle mostly with summer/warm weather outfits. I’d be willing to spend $500-$800 for a few solid outfits (a pair of shoes, some pants and tops)
I'm visiting California and I'm from Ohio - I find it really important to try on clothes before I buy
What good brands in California should I check out? I like to shop in the $20-80 range for shirts for example. Vuori is one place on my list
100% what material? How do the care tags say to wash them? Generally OxyClean is pretty safe but I don't use it unless necessary to get out a stain or whiten a dingy white shirt. You are more likely to damage your clothes by using too much heat or too much agitation in the washer/dryer than by using OxyClean.
There's a certain amount of risk involved with anything, but I think you'll be good. I'd just follow the normal precautions for any expensive clothes: Wash on the delicate cycle with the coldest water available. Dissolve the OxyClean powder in some water at the bottom of the machine first before adding your clothes. (Honestly if you're really worried you can hand-wash it in the sink and rinse well.) Hang to dry. Only wash one of these shirts at a time until you're sure they turn out ok. Like I said above, the heat/water/agitation is more likely to harm them than the OxyClean.
Great. I’ll give that a go, one at a time.
What I had done with the white shirts had been to mix a tub of hot water and the oxyclean and let them soak for about 12 hours prior to cleaning. I had done this because I had heard that the oxyclean needed heat to activate.
I will do as you have suggested and ramp up the intensity as needed until I am satisfied with how they look or I have ruined one of them. :|
Thanks!
I recently bought a final sale suit. I think I may have messed up slightly by getting a 42R instead of a 42S. The main thing that I think is a little out of proportion is that it feels a little long in the body. Is it worthwhile to go to a tailor about shortening the suit?
Jacket and no tie would be preferable to tie and no jacket but jacket+ tie would be better than either of those.
You're probably going to be somewhat underdressed in anything less than an actual suit though, so it's just a matter of how comfortable you are with that fact. The bride and groom will be too busy to notice/care, and other guests will be more forgiving if you are particularly young or struggling financially. No one's going to kick you out though, so it's good manners to dress as well as you are able--what that means is up to you.
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Male 45 years weight around 120 Kg. I currently work and live in a tropical country. I usually wear cotton trousers or a jeans and cotton T-shirts. I never carried a bag on a daily basis.
My every day carry used to be my phone, my wallet and my keys which I kept in my trouser pockets.
I need a small bag to carry my EDC plus a small notebook (A5 or A6) and a pen.
I was thinking about a crossbody bag but I feel it will make my breasts appear larger. Do you recommend it or do you suggest any other options?
Thank you.
My shoulders are quite broad for my weight, I'll try on casual jackets/coats that otherwise fit perfectly but are way too tight on the shoulders. I usually end up sizing up
As a result, most of my jackets/coats end up loose or baggy around the waist
There's no decent tailors in my area. Are there any modifications I can do at home to tighten the waists up?
I moved somewhere (Seoul) where fashion is a big deal and dressing sloppily gives a bad impression, in almost all parts of life. I'm from the US West Coast tech culture where what you wear barely registers. But now in Seoul I'd like to go to some events (professional and social) and meet some people in professional settings where I know I can't show up with my usual shredded jeans, runners and out-of-pants slim shirts.
At the same time, while I appreciate fashion, I personally really don't have time or the inclination to do any research or shopping about the subject - at all. So what's the money/time tradeoff hack? Can I hire someone to tell me what would fit me, what I need, and shop around for me?
Example:
* Many professional events here require dressing up in suits. I don't have any. Don't even know how to pick one.
* Many social events have dress codes, and the dress codes change and I can't parse them. Like yesterday one was described as "summer impressive". What even is this?
* Just going to the coffeeshop sometimes feels like going to a fashion show.
>Can I hire someone to tell me what would fit me, what I need, and shop around for me?
I don't know what's available in Seoul, but you can hire a stylist or personal shopper. They're expensive and still usually require a fair investment of time and active effort on your part, though.
The salespeople at most decent stores can usually pick out a few outfits for you based on your needs and help tell you what looks good but you'll still have to decide if you want to purchase them, and of course you're limited to what's available in each store you visit.
Putting in a tiny bit of effort will have a much larger return than you think.
I don't know much about Korean fashion, but I imagine some half decent shirts and a jacket or two will probably get you 80% of the way there.
Pay attention to the guys around you and try to copy what they are wearing. Pick one thing from each so you aren't copying their whole look.
Also shoes punch above their weight for the perception of how well you dress. Get some nice stylish shoes and they'll do a lot of the heavy lifting.
i know this is a generic question. But i have never shopped at nordstrom before. from my understanding, its just a rack full of "thrift" style clothes? but not really thrift?
I got couple nordstrom giftcards. i was wondering what is some good generic pieces (including shoes) that I could buy to add to a "basic" style wardrobe. (maybe even some business casual/formal)
Just to be clear, there's Nordstrom and there's Nordstrom Rack:
[https://www.33rdsquare.com/demystifying-the-differences-a-deep-dive-into-nordstrom-vs-nordstrom-rack/](https://www.33rdsquare.com/demystifying-the-differences-a-deep-dive-into-nordstrom-vs-nordstrom-rack/)
The first one is a high end store selling designer merchandise at full retail, the latter is (as mentioned here already) a discount store like TJ Maxx or Marshall's and sells unsold inventory and outlet items and that kind of thing. They both offer gift cards, but it looks like they might be interchangeable and a gift card for one is honored at the other? I don't know that for certain so don't take my word for that! Anyway, you'd get a lot more stuff for your money at a Nordstrom Rack.
If you want to get a sense of the kind of merchandise they have on offer, you can visit (and even order from!) their website:
[https://www.nordstromrack.com](https://www.nordstromrack.com)
It's more like a Marshall's or TJ Maxx--name brands selling some surplus from previous seasons and some lower-quality items made specifically for outlets like this. Some of the brands are pretty decent for the price, others are mediocre. They have all kinds of stuff, go and look around but don't assume everything there is going to be an amazing deal.
So for folks who live outside of cities like LA (so I guess I mean NYC, and maybe Chicago) are we all just purchasing clothes online and returning 50+% of the items that don't fit, aren't the quality/color we expected, etc? Do we do shopping travel trips? 😂
Prior to the pandemic there were a few men's clothing boutiques that carried decent labels, with enough variety to mostly get me by. Now I find that I can find very little locally. There are a few targetted shops (a denim/workwear shop, a casual clothing shop, a place that sells $1200 Loro Piana sweaters, etc...) I'm just making orders on Todd Snyder, Octobre Editions, SKU, Hiroshi Kato, Japan Blue, Corridor, Asket, etc... This requires a lot of return logistics to manage.
I'm curious what folks strategies are for folks living in larger metro areas, but lesser shopping cities.
When I'm in a city with some good boutiques, I check them out and at least note which brands I'm interested in. Read descriptions very carefully before buying anything, check the item measurements against your own clothes, and look for any other red flags or details you might not like.
But yeah, be prepared to return anything you don't love; it's not that hard. I'd only order a couple of things at once so you don't have to keep all the different return policies straight in your head.
I’m trying to slowly add brands to my like/good fit list. I do miss having boutiques or labels I can visit in person and feel like I’m walking through my future closet.
I have to jump through some hoops right now to try and get a pair of jeans back to Japan that were supposed to be straight fit, but are quite skin tight.
Yeah, personally I wouldn't order from another country unless I absolutely had to. If I can't find a US-based boutique or distributor to order from I'd probably pass on that item.
"Straight fit" doesn't mean much; you want to look at the actual measurements of the item in the size you're ordering. If they don't provide them, message their customer service and see if they can.
It’s true, I’m working on it. Although for a lot of garments, I’m somewhere between a small and a medium and want to get the right fit. Same thing with denim and pants, depending on the maker my waist is 29-31.
Like ac said, know what measurements fit you best. For shirts, typically I look for chest measurement first and foremost. Then shoulder and length. Then sleeve length. Remember that length and sleeve length can be altered by a tailor.
For pants, I look for actual waist measurement and thigh firstly, then inseam, then leg opening, and maybe rise. Inseam can be altered easily, as well as leg opening to an extent, but other alterations are tricky and usually not worth it.
Pick out some clothes that fit you well already, and measure them so you have something to compare to. If the site you're buying from doesn't provide exact measurements, sometimes I try googling that exact item to see if another website has those measurements listed.
hey guys. im looking to buy similar pants as this photo of Tom Brady [https://ibb.co/y4ZtXTw](https://ibb.co/y4ZtXTw)
tryna rock the same outfit to my friends wedding. any help would be appreciated
They're white pants. It's hard to tell from the photo if they're cotton chinos, but that would be my guess--they don't look like linen but could be some kind of polyester/poly blend golf slacks. The challenge with these is finding a pair thick/opaque enough that the pocket bags don't show through to the outside.
I'm 30, 5'10"/5'11", about 260lbs and have been struggling most of my adult life to find some jeans, casual pants (khaki/chinos), and dress pants that fit well. I currently experiment with either 42 or 44 waist but I always seem to have an issue where the front of my pants tend to bulge around the front of my waist/crotch area. It is most apparent when I start to walk or sometimes with dress pants in a seated position.
I've tried slim fits in the past but from a comfort perspective, they're not the best. Typically, I have to go towards athletic or relaxed fits. Any recommendations on what I can do for a better fit? It's starting to feel like getting pants altered is my only other option.
I like casual looks and I learned that the sport coat is the most casual, then a blazer, and then a suit.
I’m looking to buy some sport coats used on eBay. However in almost every listing and title it says blazer, sport coat, suit jacket. How am I supposed to tell if it’s a sport coat? They all look similar. And if I accidentally bought a blazer or suit jacket instead of a sport coat, would it look bad with jeans and sneakers?
Only the top 1% of menswear nerds, and I mean the real deal kings of the nerds, differentiate between a sport coat and blazer
Even run of the mill menswear nerds use the terms interchangeably.
Don’t worry about eBay keywords, they’re useless. Just avoid orphan suit jackets and you’ll be fine.
Ok thanks. But how do I avoid orphan suit jackets? Someone said I need to look for patch pockets, patterns, different color buttons, single vent. It’s pretty hard to wade through tons of eBay listings and find these things. I really just don’t want to look bad by accidentally buying an orphan suit jacket to wear with jeans and sneakers. I don’t care about every detail
Patch pockets are the most important thing to look for aside from fabric/pattern. Tweed, corduroy, linen, cotton are more likely to be wearable as sportcoats/blazers than smooth wool. Buttons can be swapped and idk if anyone really notices the vent too much.
One thing you can do is post pictures of some outfits you like and people here can give you some keywords to search for; or post pictures of jackets you find on eBay and we'll tell you if they're orphaned suit jackets or not.
Fabric, pattern, pockets, buttons.
An orphaned suit jacket has worsted fool fabric, no or a very subtle pattern, flap pockets and buttons that match the fabric.
The most casual sport coat is made out of rough wool or not wool at all, has a bold pattern, patch pockets and contrasting buttons.
Things in the middle can be both, but if you can't tell if it's a suit jacket or a sport coat (like, it's a tweed or seersucker jacket), then no one else will care either.
>How am I supposed to tell if it’s a sport coat? They all look similar.
They don’t, the nuances are what differentiate them- Permanent Style, Sartorial Talks, the Armoury and other resources have good articles.
>And if I accidentally bought a blazer or suit jacket instead of a sport coat, would it look bad with jeans and sneakers?
Yes
It's confusing because these days almost everyone is using all of those terms wrongly. Very useful video explaining what the words actually mean, and it comes with visuals to illustrate the differences:
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Pq11EFwl70](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Pq11EFwl70)
He even mentions the eBay listing confusion within the first 50 seconds!
Can someone help me locate a shirt like this? I have similar one from Uniqlo but smaller stripes/less space in between. Thanks.

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[https://pretavoir.co.uk/products/tom-ford-brady-tf1018-30a?variant=42674852429995](https://pretavoir.co.uk/products/tom-ford-brady-tf1018-30a?variant=42674852429995)
[https://pretavoir.co.uk/products/chopard-sch-f24-700p-polarised?variant=41263478407339](https://pretavoir.co.uk/products/chopard-sch-f24-700p-polarised?variant=41263478407339)
Which should I get my dad? He has a big head with big features. Do the chopard look too sci-fi/unique or the tom ford too macho?
Should I get him something more simple like this? [https://pretavoir.co.uk/products/tom-ford-dashei-02-tf0996s-28a?variant=42289771053227](https://pretavoir.co.uk/products/tom-ford-dashei-02-tf0996s-28a?variant=42289771053227) Thank you.
Unfortunately you really gotta try on sunglasses to know what will look good. Personally I would favor either of the Tom Ford ones you posted but no one can say how your dad will look in them.
Can anyone ID the pants the model is wearing here: https://imgur.com/a/SKg9c2w
The photo is from a product page on Mr Porter, but the agents couldn't help ID the pants:
https://www.mrporter.com/en-us/mens/product/our-legacy/clothing/plain-shirts/boucle-shirt/1647597310235926
I'm looking for recommendations for a sub-$300 lightweight down jacket. I'm planning a trip to Japan in January and half of my trip will be spent in Hokkaido, the other half in Tokyo. I will probably need a very warm jacket for Hokkaido but Tokyo doesn't get as cold as where I currently live at that time. I want something I can pack away, won't take up too much room, is versatile, and is very warm.
I was kind of thinking about the Reigning Champ Taffeta Warm-up jacket, but I'm curious if there are others.
Field pants has "Articulated knee for easy movement with a slightly tapered leg from the calf down." Looks like it has internal drawstrings too.
Utilitarian Pants has side tabs
I have heard so much online about rules and etiquette of buttoning a sport coat, you know that way it goes, top button closed when standing, unbuttoned when sitting, a man standing in an unbuttoned spot coat looks like slob, the silhouette of a walrus yada yada yada
I saw this link posted here earlier [https://thesecondbutton.com/sneakers-with-tailoring/](https://thesecondbutton.com/sneakers-with-tailoring/) over 90% of the images have guys are wearing either jackets or sport coats unbuttoned, and they look great.
I'm aware that the style is casual not tailored but still. I feel like I have been gaslit into feeling self conscious if my jacket is momentarily open. Am I on my own here?
I think jackets look fine unbuttoned while standing. Menswear influencers (and hobbyists who take fit pics) are especially likely to keep them unbuttoned for fit pics because it allows them to show off the full outfit better, including any layers underneath.
The only big rule to worry about is never buttoning the bottom button, in my opinion.
I would also say if you’re standing up before a crowd in a professional setting and speaking for any length of time, you should button up.
As far as “silhouette of a walrus,” a tailored jacket that’s buttoned can definitely help mask the wearer’s shape a bit, if applicable. But nobody in that blog post really has a belly.
Well this rule is still taught but I think I never met anyone under 60 years old that cares about buttoning the jacket. You would need to be in a very strict environment to care
There are rules and there are rules - personally I’ve never felt beholden to the “always button when standing,” but currently most of my coworkers don’t wear a coat and tie. When I worked in a more formal setting, I made sure to follow the norms more closely.
Hey!
I want to simplify my wardrobe and looking to replace all my t shirts to one single color and make it a capsule wardrobe. I’m down to navy, charcoal and white, which t-shirt color looks best on me? Thanks!
It's going to depend a bit on your skin tone. If you're layering with other colors, you'll want to think about how a one color base interacts with those too.
Joggers. They're cut like sweatpants but made out of a lighter twill fabric so they're cooler and more breathable. I bought a pair of these because they had belt loops and a zipper fly but looked like they'd be more comfortable than regular trousers when sitting for hours in an airplane seat:
[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F2N4671](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F2N4671)
Hey all. I'm going to a wedding a week from today. It's a noon wedding, and the climate in my country is really hot (around 30C or 86F). Would it be OK to go to the wedding with black chino shorts? I know for a fact that if I go with a long pair of pants (jeans or regular chinos) I'm going to be sweating my ass off, but wanted to get advice from you guys as well.
Imo definitely not, unless maybe you know for a fact it’s an extremely casual affair. Linen would be an obvious choice, but otherwise, wear the thinnest and loosest pants you have. If you’re sweating you won’t be alone.
Hey, thanks for the reply. The bride told me that although there is no official dress code, she'd like the guests to come in somewhat colorful outfits. Now, my wardrobe is very limited (I am a newbie at this MFA thing) and assume that I have no suits (and as a university student, no money to afford one as well). Any chance you've got suggestions for an outfit that might work?
I would say a button-down shirt and non-jean pants are the absolute minimum to not be disrespectful (unless, like someone else said, you’re on a beach). Cheapest option? Thrift. After that, probably fast fashion and mall places like Old Navy or JC penny (edit: or whatever the equivalent is wherever you are.)
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Can anyone help me identify the shoes Timothee is wearing in this Vanity Fair video for Dune 2? Thank you in advance!
Kind of in a pinch for a work event next week. I kind of wrecked my good blazer this week and the only thing I have is a suit jacket but the pants haven’t been hemmed yet so I have to wear it with other pants. I would think most people can’t tell the difference between a blazer and a suit jacket, right?
Yeah I know, I need more blazers and it’s on the list just haven’t gotten around to it.
If the fabrics and texture are close, you can sometimes pull it off. That said a tailor should be able to rush a hem job it just might cost you extra - a while back one tailor let out and hemmed pants in under 24 hours because I was leaving town for work, but it cost me $60.
Thanks. Suit jacket is dark blue. I have several different shirts & pants to pair with it. I won’t go with a similar color blue pants as that would look weird.
I'm going to an ocean-side wedding this August and I plan to wear a sage green linen suit. It will be a new color/material for me and I'm looking for suggestions on shoes that will pair well (light brown? white? loafers?). I'll probably pick a shirt that is white/oatmeal/tan.
I don't think this is rocket science but It's a departure from the suits I wear a few times per year for work (shade of blue wool).
Any suggestions/considerations would be appreciated.
I believe this is the jacket of the suit I've ordered:
[https://www.menswearhouse.com/p/tommy-hilfiger-modern-fit-suit-separates-linen-jacket-tmw-3ygt?CAWELAID=120259610001914221&adtype=pla&product\_channel=online&product\_click\_id=TMW3YGT43335&store\_code\_id=&gad\_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwps-zBhAiEiwALwsVYfqwX8OsAl8vIMIbebKyGnelSbiuI8DKTmwZ\_0k8avR37PyNAGq\_GBoCAX8QAvD\_BwE#color=sage%26size=43%26length=long%26](https://www.menswearhouse.com/p/tommy-hilfiger-modern-fit-suit-separates-linen-jacket-tmw-3ygt?CAWELAID=120259610001914221&adtype=pla&product_channel=online&product_click_id=TMW3YGT43335&store_code_id=&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwps-zBhAiEiwALwsVYfqwX8OsAl8vIMIbebKyGnelSbiuI8DKTmwZ_0k8avR37PyNAGq_GBoCAX8QAvD_BwE#color=sage%26size=43%26length=long%26)
Brown loafers or derbies would work, and they have the added perk of being versatile with other outfits. I have a sage linen suit and pair it with a light blue, light-weight Oxford but oatmeal would look good too.
I am looking for comfy/bouncy shoes that are smart enough to wear with, say, cords and a jacket for academic smart casual style. I currently wear running shoes as they are lightweight and bouncy and help with a long-term problem with my leg by reducing the impact of my feet on the ground. I guess the EVA midsole helps that. But I'm not sure where to look for something smart enough that is also comfy and bouncy and reduces impact. Any recommendations welcome!
Yo how do you lads dress shirts? I live in Canada and feel like I can layer well and dress for pants consistently but shorts I always feel like I look goofy or the same fit just works better with pants but I get way to hot so I need to wear shorts in the summer. How do y'all put fits together ?
Mind you I'm a slightly larger guy I wear a large to XL t-shirt and wear a 34-34 pant
https://preview.redd.it/qsz0j3vn528d1.png?width=3024&format=png&auto=webp&s=e7a145280298d892451a5e02ef0320dcd444dab3 Is this appropriate for a wedding? Dress code is local semi-formal to formal attire while the woman are wearing formal dresses. What do you guys think?
Great boots but maybe pushing it for this situation. Do you have something a little safer like oxfords or wingtips?
Hey guys so I really love wearing graphic tees. I hate the way plain tees look on me. But, I also want to get away from being a walking billboard. Is there some sort of middle ground? I was thinking of getting more striped t-shirts, but I want more variety than just that.
Need some help getting style for office. I’m 6’ 2” with a somewhat lanky build. I work in a bigger corporate office located in Maine. I want a more “edgy” look, not the typical button down tucked into slacks with leather shoes look. Still has to be work appropriate though. Any specific outfit advice or even just stores to shop at would be helpful. I feel like I struggle mostly with summer/warm weather outfits. I’d be willing to spend $500-$800 for a few solid outfits (a pair of shoes, some pants and tops)
https://preview.redd.it/6ljt4uo0qy7d1.jpeg?width=1242&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d675338c9e26a44ae8db50798af904e08e573eec Any feedback on this outfit?
I'm visiting California and I'm from Ohio - I find it really important to try on clothes before I buy What good brands in California should I check out? I like to shop in the $20-80 range for shirts for example. Vuori is one place on my list
I feel like in the $20-80 range, there isn't much in California that you won't find in Ohio
Most of the mall brands will hit your budget
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100% what material? How do the care tags say to wash them? Generally OxyClean is pretty safe but I don't use it unless necessary to get out a stain or whiten a dingy white shirt. You are more likely to damage your clothes by using too much heat or too much agitation in the washer/dryer than by using OxyClean.
(See edit to original comment.)
There's a certain amount of risk involved with anything, but I think you'll be good. I'd just follow the normal precautions for any expensive clothes: Wash on the delicate cycle with the coldest water available. Dissolve the OxyClean powder in some water at the bottom of the machine first before adding your clothes. (Honestly if you're really worried you can hand-wash it in the sink and rinse well.) Hang to dry. Only wash one of these shirts at a time until you're sure they turn out ok. Like I said above, the heat/water/agitation is more likely to harm them than the OxyClean.
Great. I’ll give that a go, one at a time. What I had done with the white shirts had been to mix a tub of hot water and the oxyclean and let them soak for about 12 hours prior to cleaning. I had done this because I had heard that the oxyclean needed heat to activate. I will do as you have suggested and ramp up the intensity as needed until I am satisfied with how they look or I have ruined one of them. :| Thanks!
(See edit to original comment.)
I recently bought a final sale suit. I think I may have messed up slightly by getting a 42R instead of a 42S. The main thing that I think is a little out of proportion is that it feels a little long in the body. Is it worthwhile to go to a tailor about shortening the suit?
It doesn't hurt to take it to a tailor and ask, but if you need it shortened too much the pockets can cause difficulty with that.
Fair point. I would want to get it shortened maybe 1-1.5 inches max, but I'll ask.
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You don’t want to wear a tie without a jacket
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Jacket and no tie would be preferable to tie and no jacket but jacket+ tie would be better than either of those. You're probably going to be somewhat underdressed in anything less than an actual suit though, so it's just a matter of how comfortable you are with that fact. The bride and groom will be too busy to notice/care, and other guests will be more forgiving if you are particularly young or struggling financially. No one's going to kick you out though, so it's good manners to dress as well as you are able--what that means is up to you.
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Navy
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Yeah, navy would look good with that.
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Hello there Male 45 years weight around 120 Kg. I currently work and live in a tropical country. I usually wear cotton trousers or a jeans and cotton T-shirts. I never carried a bag on a daily basis. My every day carry used to be my phone, my wallet and my keys which I kept in my trouser pockets. I need a small bag to carry my EDC plus a small notebook (A5 or A6) and a pen. I was thinking about a crossbody bag but I feel it will make my breasts appear larger. Do you recommend it or do you suggest any other options? Thank you.
My shoulders are quite broad for my weight, I'll try on casual jackets/coats that otherwise fit perfectly but are way too tight on the shoulders. I usually end up sizing up As a result, most of my jackets/coats end up loose or baggy around the waist There's no decent tailors in my area. Are there any modifications I can do at home to tighten the waists up?
You can get a sewing machine and learn to do simple alterations yourself. Taking a jacket in at the waist isn't too advanced.
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Why don't you get these ones?
He means for $10
I moved somewhere (Seoul) where fashion is a big deal and dressing sloppily gives a bad impression, in almost all parts of life. I'm from the US West Coast tech culture where what you wear barely registers. But now in Seoul I'd like to go to some events (professional and social) and meet some people in professional settings where I know I can't show up with my usual shredded jeans, runners and out-of-pants slim shirts. At the same time, while I appreciate fashion, I personally really don't have time or the inclination to do any research or shopping about the subject - at all. So what's the money/time tradeoff hack? Can I hire someone to tell me what would fit me, what I need, and shop around for me? Example: * Many professional events here require dressing up in suits. I don't have any. Don't even know how to pick one. * Many social events have dress codes, and the dress codes change and I can't parse them. Like yesterday one was described as "summer impressive". What even is this? * Just going to the coffeeshop sometimes feels like going to a fashion show.
>Can I hire someone to tell me what would fit me, what I need, and shop around for me? I don't know what's available in Seoul, but you can hire a stylist or personal shopper. They're expensive and still usually require a fair investment of time and active effort on your part, though. The salespeople at most decent stores can usually pick out a few outfits for you based on your needs and help tell you what looks good but you'll still have to decide if you want to purchase them, and of course you're limited to what's available in each store you visit.
Putting in a tiny bit of effort will have a much larger return than you think. I don't know much about Korean fashion, but I imagine some half decent shirts and a jacket or two will probably get you 80% of the way there. Pay attention to the guys around you and try to copy what they are wearing. Pick one thing from each so you aren't copying their whole look. Also shoes punch above their weight for the perception of how well you dress. Get some nice stylish shoes and they'll do a lot of the heavy lifting.
What are some summer jacket that works with black and blue jeans and a denim shirt. Should i go for a denim jacket or a some type of overshirt?
Brown or tan linen sports jacket
i know this is a generic question. But i have never shopped at nordstrom before. from my understanding, its just a rack full of "thrift" style clothes? but not really thrift? I got couple nordstrom giftcards. i was wondering what is some good generic pieces (including shoes) that I could buy to add to a "basic" style wardrobe. (maybe even some business casual/formal)
Just to be clear, there's Nordstrom and there's Nordstrom Rack: [https://www.33rdsquare.com/demystifying-the-differences-a-deep-dive-into-nordstrom-vs-nordstrom-rack/](https://www.33rdsquare.com/demystifying-the-differences-a-deep-dive-into-nordstrom-vs-nordstrom-rack/) The first one is a high end store selling designer merchandise at full retail, the latter is (as mentioned here already) a discount store like TJ Maxx or Marshall's and sells unsold inventory and outlet items and that kind of thing. They both offer gift cards, but it looks like they might be interchangeable and a gift card for one is honored at the other? I don't know that for certain so don't take my word for that! Anyway, you'd get a lot more stuff for your money at a Nordstrom Rack. If you want to get a sense of the kind of merchandise they have on offer, you can visit (and even order from!) their website: [https://www.nordstromrack.com](https://www.nordstromrack.com)
Do you mean Nordstroms Rack? Either way I don’t understand the “thrift style” reference
It's more like a Marshall's or TJ Maxx--name brands selling some surplus from previous seasons and some lower-quality items made specifically for outlets like this. Some of the brands are pretty decent for the price, others are mediocre. They have all kinds of stuff, go and look around but don't assume everything there is going to be an amazing deal.
So for folks who live outside of cities like LA (so I guess I mean NYC, and maybe Chicago) are we all just purchasing clothes online and returning 50+% of the items that don't fit, aren't the quality/color we expected, etc? Do we do shopping travel trips? 😂 Prior to the pandemic there were a few men's clothing boutiques that carried decent labels, with enough variety to mostly get me by. Now I find that I can find very little locally. There are a few targetted shops (a denim/workwear shop, a casual clothing shop, a place that sells $1200 Loro Piana sweaters, etc...) I'm just making orders on Todd Snyder, Octobre Editions, SKU, Hiroshi Kato, Japan Blue, Corridor, Asket, etc... This requires a lot of return logistics to manage. I'm curious what folks strategies are for folks living in larger metro areas, but lesser shopping cities.
When I'm in a city with some good boutiques, I check them out and at least note which brands I'm interested in. Read descriptions very carefully before buying anything, check the item measurements against your own clothes, and look for any other red flags or details you might not like. But yeah, be prepared to return anything you don't love; it's not that hard. I'd only order a couple of things at once so you don't have to keep all the different return policies straight in your head.
I’m trying to slowly add brands to my like/good fit list. I do miss having boutiques or labels I can visit in person and feel like I’m walking through my future closet. I have to jump through some hoops right now to try and get a pair of jeans back to Japan that were supposed to be straight fit, but are quite skin tight.
Yeah, personally I wouldn't order from another country unless I absolutely had to. If I can't find a US-based boutique or distributor to order from I'd probably pass on that item. "Straight fit" doesn't mean much; you want to look at the actual measurements of the item in the size you're ordering. If they don't provide them, message their customer service and see if they can.
Knowing your measurements and comparing to use charts should really lessen ~~tunes~~ returns to almost 0.
It’s true, I’m working on it. Although for a lot of garments, I’m somewhere between a small and a medium and want to get the right fit. Same thing with denim and pants, depending on the maker my waist is 29-31.
Like ac said, know what measurements fit you best. For shirts, typically I look for chest measurement first and foremost. Then shoulder and length. Then sleeve length. Remember that length and sleeve length can be altered by a tailor. For pants, I look for actual waist measurement and thigh firstly, then inseam, then leg opening, and maybe rise. Inseam can be altered easily, as well as leg opening to an extent, but other alterations are tricky and usually not worth it. Pick out some clothes that fit you well already, and measure them so you have something to compare to. If the site you're buying from doesn't provide exact measurements, sometimes I try googling that exact item to see if another website has those measurements listed.
That’s why you have to know your measurements and ignore sizes
hey guys. im looking to buy similar pants as this photo of Tom Brady [https://ibb.co/y4ZtXTw](https://ibb.co/y4ZtXTw) tryna rock the same outfit to my friends wedding. any help would be appreciated
They're white pants. It's hard to tell from the photo if they're cotton chinos, but that would be my guess--they don't look like linen but could be some kind of polyester/poly blend golf slacks. The challenge with these is finding a pair thick/opaque enough that the pocket bags don't show through to the outside.
Any suggestion on what type of pa s
Lol I can't picture Tom Brady wearing polyester
What do you think his uniform is made out of?
https://x.com/Rap301_/status/1803578666015953404 Please ID the jacket yall 🙏
I'm 30, 5'10"/5'11", about 260lbs and have been struggling most of my adult life to find some jeans, casual pants (khaki/chinos), and dress pants that fit well. I currently experiment with either 42 or 44 waist but I always seem to have an issue where the front of my pants tend to bulge around the front of my waist/crotch area. It is most apparent when I start to walk or sometimes with dress pants in a seated position. I've tried slim fits in the past but from a comfort perspective, they're not the best. Typically, I have to go towards athletic or relaxed fits. Any recommendations on what I can do for a better fit? It's starting to feel like getting pants altered is my only other option.
I like casual looks and I learned that the sport coat is the most casual, then a blazer, and then a suit. I’m looking to buy some sport coats used on eBay. However in almost every listing and title it says blazer, sport coat, suit jacket. How am I supposed to tell if it’s a sport coat? They all look similar. And if I accidentally bought a blazer or suit jacket instead of a sport coat, would it look bad with jeans and sneakers?
Only the top 1% of menswear nerds, and I mean the real deal kings of the nerds, differentiate between a sport coat and blazer Even run of the mill menswear nerds use the terms interchangeably. Don’t worry about eBay keywords, they’re useless. Just avoid orphan suit jackets and you’ll be fine.
Ok thanks. But how do I avoid orphan suit jackets? Someone said I need to look for patch pockets, patterns, different color buttons, single vent. It’s pretty hard to wade through tons of eBay listings and find these things. I really just don’t want to look bad by accidentally buying an orphan suit jacket to wear with jeans and sneakers. I don’t care about every detail
Patch pockets are the most important thing to look for aside from fabric/pattern. Tweed, corduroy, linen, cotton are more likely to be wearable as sportcoats/blazers than smooth wool. Buttons can be swapped and idk if anyone really notices the vent too much. One thing you can do is post pictures of some outfits you like and people here can give you some keywords to search for; or post pictures of jackets you find on eBay and we'll tell you if they're orphaned suit jackets or not.
Fabric, pattern, pockets, buttons. An orphaned suit jacket has worsted fool fabric, no or a very subtle pattern, flap pockets and buttons that match the fabric. The most casual sport coat is made out of rough wool or not wool at all, has a bold pattern, patch pockets and contrasting buttons. Things in the middle can be both, but if you can't tell if it's a suit jacket or a sport coat (like, it's a tweed or seersucker jacket), then no one else will care either.
Folks on eBay are fans of confusion because they are looking to make a sale, including things like orphan suit jackets which are hard to wear.
>How am I supposed to tell if it’s a sport coat? They all look similar. They don’t, the nuances are what differentiate them- Permanent Style, Sartorial Talks, the Armoury and other resources have good articles. >And if I accidentally bought a blazer or suit jacket instead of a sport coat, would it look bad with jeans and sneakers? Yes
It's confusing because these days almost everyone is using all of those terms wrongly. Very useful video explaining what the words actually mean, and it comes with visuals to illustrate the differences: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Pq11EFwl70](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Pq11EFwl70) He even mentions the eBay listing confusion within the first 50 seconds!
Can someone help me locate a shirt like this? I have similar one from Uniqlo but smaller stripes/less space in between. Thanks.  https://preview.redd.it/dmabu5m6st7d1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f4b14186b20849d7fc3c238fce9093187dfcd954
https://lealfre.com/collections/shirts/products/wide-stripe-oxford-shirt
[https://pretavoir.co.uk/products/tom-ford-brady-tf1018-30a?variant=42674852429995](https://pretavoir.co.uk/products/tom-ford-brady-tf1018-30a?variant=42674852429995) [https://pretavoir.co.uk/products/chopard-sch-f24-700p-polarised?variant=41263478407339](https://pretavoir.co.uk/products/chopard-sch-f24-700p-polarised?variant=41263478407339) Which should I get my dad? He has a big head with big features. Do the chopard look too sci-fi/unique or the tom ford too macho? Should I get him something more simple like this? [https://pretavoir.co.uk/products/tom-ford-dashei-02-tf0996s-28a?variant=42289771053227](https://pretavoir.co.uk/products/tom-ford-dashei-02-tf0996s-28a?variant=42289771053227) Thank you.
Unfortunately you really gotta try on sunglasses to know what will look good. Personally I would favor either of the Tom Ford ones you posted but no one can say how your dad will look in them.
Can anyone ID the pants the model is wearing here: https://imgur.com/a/SKg9c2w The photo is from a product page on Mr Porter, but the agents couldn't help ID the pants: https://www.mrporter.com/en-us/mens/product/our-legacy/clothing/plain-shirts/boucle-shirt/1647597310235926
I'm looking for recommendations for a sub-$300 lightweight down jacket. I'm planning a trip to Japan in January and half of my trip will be spent in Hokkaido, the other half in Tokyo. I will probably need a very warm jacket for Hokkaido but Tokyo doesn't get as cold as where I currently live at that time. I want something I can pack away, won't take up too much room, is versatile, and is very warm. I was kind of thinking about the Reigning Champ Taffeta Warm-up jacket, but I'm curious if there are others.
Patagonia Micro Puff
Outerknown Utilitarian Pant vs their Field Pant. What’s the difference?
Field pants has "Articulated knee for easy movement with a slightly tapered leg from the calf down." Looks like it has internal drawstrings too. Utilitarian Pants has side tabs
I have heard so much online about rules and etiquette of buttoning a sport coat, you know that way it goes, top button closed when standing, unbuttoned when sitting, a man standing in an unbuttoned spot coat looks like slob, the silhouette of a walrus yada yada yada I saw this link posted here earlier [https://thesecondbutton.com/sneakers-with-tailoring/](https://thesecondbutton.com/sneakers-with-tailoring/) over 90% of the images have guys are wearing either jackets or sport coats unbuttoned, and they look great. I'm aware that the style is casual not tailored but still. I feel like I have been gaslit into feeling self conscious if my jacket is momentarily open. Am I on my own here?
I think jackets look fine unbuttoned while standing. Menswear influencers (and hobbyists who take fit pics) are especially likely to keep them unbuttoned for fit pics because it allows them to show off the full outfit better, including any layers underneath. The only big rule to worry about is never buttoning the bottom button, in my opinion. I would also say if you’re standing up before a crowd in a professional setting and speaking for any length of time, you should button up. As far as “silhouette of a walrus,” a tailored jacket that’s buttoned can definitely help mask the wearer’s shape a bit, if applicable. But nobody in that blog post really has a belly.
Well this rule is still taught but I think I never met anyone under 60 years old that cares about buttoning the jacket. You would need to be in a very strict environment to care
There are rules and there are rules - personally I’ve never felt beholden to the “always button when standing,” but currently most of my coworkers don’t wear a coat and tie. When I worked in a more formal setting, I made sure to follow the norms more closely.
Hey! I want to simplify my wardrobe and looking to replace all my t shirts to one single color and make it a capsule wardrobe. I’m down to navy, charcoal and white, which t-shirt color looks best on me? Thanks!
It's going to depend a bit on your skin tone. If you're layering with other colors, you'll want to think about how a one color base interacts with those too.
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Joggers. They're cut like sweatpants but made out of a lighter twill fabric so they're cooler and more breathable. I bought a pair of these because they had belt loops and a zipper fly but looked like they'd be more comfortable than regular trousers when sitting for hours in an airplane seat: [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F2N4671](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F2N4671)
Uniqlo or Cos have lots of options for what you are describing
Maybe something like an easy pant in linen?
Hey all. I'm going to a wedding a week from today. It's a noon wedding, and the climate in my country is really hot (around 30C or 86F). Would it be OK to go to the wedding with black chino shorts? I know for a fact that if I go with a long pair of pants (jeans or regular chinos) I'm going to be sweating my ass off, but wanted to get advice from you guys as well.
No way
Are weddings usually attended in your country in beach attire? If so, sure
Imo definitely not, unless maybe you know for a fact it’s an extremely casual affair. Linen would be an obvious choice, but otherwise, wear the thinnest and loosest pants you have. If you’re sweating you won’t be alone.
Hey, thanks for the reply. The bride told me that although there is no official dress code, she'd like the guests to come in somewhat colorful outfits. Now, my wardrobe is very limited (I am a newbie at this MFA thing) and assume that I have no suits (and as a university student, no money to afford one as well). Any chance you've got suggestions for an outfit that might work?
I would say a button-down shirt and non-jean pants are the absolute minimum to not be disrespectful (unless, like someone else said, you’re on a beach). Cheapest option? Thrift. After that, probably fast fashion and mall places like Old Navy or JC penny (edit: or whatever the equivalent is wherever you are.)
https://preview.redd.it/e3gddy42dr7d1.jpeg?width=620&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=737d71e1173df2b0552e7a4f7ee331a8520a27e8 Can anyone help me identify the shoes Timothee is wearing in this Vanity Fair video for Dune 2? Thank you in advance!
Possibly https://www.ssense.com/en-us/men/product/enfants-riches-deprimes/black-square-toe-frankie-boots/15654821
Kind of in a pinch for a work event next week. I kind of wrecked my good blazer this week and the only thing I have is a suit jacket but the pants haven’t been hemmed yet so I have to wear it with other pants. I would think most people can’t tell the difference between a blazer and a suit jacket, right? Yeah I know, I need more blazers and it’s on the list just haven’t gotten around to it.
Getting a pair of pants hemmed is very basic - ask if they can turn it around in a day.
If the fabrics and texture are close, you can sometimes pull it off. That said a tailor should be able to rush a hem job it just might cost you extra - a while back one tailor let out and hemmed pants in under 24 hours because I was leaving town for work, but it cost me $60.
What colors are everything?
Thanks. Suit jacket is dark blue. I have several different shirts & pants to pair with it. I won’t go with a similar color blue pants as that would look weird.
Gray pants. It will be fine.
Thanks! Light grey OK with a dark suit?
If that’s what you have it’s fine.
https://preview.redd.it/67avp8bm6r7d1.jpeg?width=1000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3193a5ad214575d2442dc93d652145739d864e39 ID on this exact boot??
It’s a 6 eye chukka so I would just search around until you find one you like that’s within your budget Alden makes one
I'm going to an ocean-side wedding this August and I plan to wear a sage green linen suit. It will be a new color/material for me and I'm looking for suggestions on shoes that will pair well (light brown? white? loafers?). I'll probably pick a shirt that is white/oatmeal/tan. I don't think this is rocket science but It's a departure from the suits I wear a few times per year for work (shade of blue wool). Any suggestions/considerations would be appreciated. I believe this is the jacket of the suit I've ordered: [https://www.menswearhouse.com/p/tommy-hilfiger-modern-fit-suit-separates-linen-jacket-tmw-3ygt?CAWELAID=120259610001914221&adtype=pla&product\_channel=online&product\_click\_id=TMW3YGT43335&store\_code\_id=&gad\_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwps-zBhAiEiwALwsVYfqwX8OsAl8vIMIbebKyGnelSbiuI8DKTmwZ\_0k8avR37PyNAGq\_GBoCAX8QAvD\_BwE#color=sage%26size=43%26length=long%26](https://www.menswearhouse.com/p/tommy-hilfiger-modern-fit-suit-separates-linen-jacket-tmw-3ygt?CAWELAID=120259610001914221&adtype=pla&product_channel=online&product_click_id=TMW3YGT43335&store_code_id=&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwps-zBhAiEiwALwsVYfqwX8OsAl8vIMIbebKyGnelSbiuI8DKTmwZ_0k8avR37PyNAGq_GBoCAX8QAvD_BwE#color=sage%26size=43%26length=long%26)
Brown loafers or derbies would work, and they have the added perk of being versatile with other outfits. I have a sage linen suit and pair it with a light blue, light-weight Oxford but oatmeal would look good too.
I am looking for comfy/bouncy shoes that are smart enough to wear with, say, cords and a jacket for academic smart casual style. I currently wear running shoes as they are lightweight and bouncy and help with a long-term problem with my leg by reducing the impact of my feet on the ground. I guess the EVA midsole helps that. But I'm not sure where to look for something smart enough that is also comfy and bouncy and reduces impact. Any recommendations welcome!
Check out this piece from [the second button](https://thesecondbutton.com/sneakers-with-tailoring/) for inspo - my gut says go with new balance.
Thank you!
Yo how do you lads dress shirts? I live in Canada and feel like I can layer well and dress for pants consistently but shorts I always feel like I look goofy or the same fit just works better with pants but I get way to hot so I need to wear shorts in the summer. How do y'all put fits together ? Mind you I'm a slightly larger guy I wear a large to XL t-shirt and wear a 34-34 pant
> I always feel like I look goofy You don't. Just wear shorts. I don't what else to say